Monday, 25 August, 2025
Online Platforms to Increase Festival Hiring by 15–20%, But Onboarding Lags Behind
Analysts forecast a significant 15–20% year-on-year rise in festival season hiring by e-commerce platforms this year, fueled by demand from tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Metros should see a moderate 10–15% boost, while smaller cities could see up to a 25% increase. However, onboarding delays are slowing workforce deployment, with hiring expected to accelerate in September rather than peak earlier as anticipated.
Read full story at Economic Times